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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.23, 259.14 and 139.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.23, 259.14 and 139.06 is: 191.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.23 : 259.14 = 139.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.23/259.14 = 139.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.23x = 259.14 × 139.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.23x = 36,036.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,036.01/188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.45

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