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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 259.98 and 109.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 259.98 and 109.72 is: 151.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 259.98 = 109.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/259.98 = 109.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 259.98 × 109.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 28,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,525.01/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.39

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