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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.51, 260.16 and 136.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.51, 260.16 and 136.07 is: 187.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.51 : 260.16 = 136.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.51/260.16 = 136.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.51x = 260.16 × 136.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.51x = 35,398.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,398.67/188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.79

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