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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 259.73 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 259.73 and 114.55 is: 158.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 259.73 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/259.73 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 259.73 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 29,751.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,751.28/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.07

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