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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.45, 260.06 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.45, 260.06 and 105.56 is: 145.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.45 : 260.06 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.45/260.06 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.45x = 260.06 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.45x = 27,450.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450.11/188.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.67

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