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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.33, 259.87 and 105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.33, 259.87 and 105.42 is: 145.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.33 : 259.87 = 105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.33/259.87 = 105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.33x = 259.87 × 105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.33x = 27,395.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,395.50/188.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.47

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