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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.25, 259.72 and 109.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.25, 259.72 and 109.55 is: 151.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.25 : 259.72 = 109.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.25/259.72 = 109.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.25x = 259.72 × 109.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.25x = 28,452.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,452.33/188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.14

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