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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.54, 260.21 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.54, 260.21 and 113.88 is: 157.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.54 : 260.21 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.54/260.21 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.54x = 260.21 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.54x = 29,632.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.71/188.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.17

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