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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.45, 260.07 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.45, 260.07 and 130.13 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.45 : 260.07 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.45/260.07 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.45x = 260.07 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.45x = 33,841.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,841.61/188.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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