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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.35, 259.62 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.35, 259.62 and 126.16 is: 173.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.35 : 259.62 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.35/259.62 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.35x = 259.62 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.35x = 32,753.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,753.27/188.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.89

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