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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 260.16 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 260.16 and 105.62 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 260.16 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/260.16 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 260.16 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 27,476.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,476.80/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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