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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 260.16 and 110.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 260.16 and 110.90 is: 153.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 260.16 = 110.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/260.16 = 110.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 260.16 × 110.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 28,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,851.74/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.04

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