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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.21, 259.82 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.21, 259.82 and 113.56 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.21 : 259.82 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.21/259.82 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.21x = 259.82 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.21x = 29,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,504.79/188.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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