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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.31, 259.81 and 113.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.31, 259.81 and 113.61 is: 156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.31 : 259.81 = 113.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.31/259.81 = 113.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.31x = 259.81 × 113.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.31x = 29,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,517.01/188.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.75

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