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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 259.72 and 105.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 259.72 and 105.32 is: 145.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 259.72 = 105.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/259.72 = 105.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 259.72 × 105.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 27,353.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,353.71/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.31

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