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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 259.97 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 259.97 and 136.01 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 259.97 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/259.97 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 259.97 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 35,356.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,356.54/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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