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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.19, 259.67 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.19, 259.67 and 105.27 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.19 : 259.67 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.19/259.67 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.19x = 259.67 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.19x = 27,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,334.93/188.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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