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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.05 and 114.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.05 and 114.87 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.05 = 114.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.05 = 114.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.05 × 114.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 29,870.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,870.07/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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