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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.55, 260.19 and 105.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.55, 260.19 and 105.66 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.55 : 260.19 = 105.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.55/260.19 = 105.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.55x = 260.19 × 105.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.55x = 27,491.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,491.68/188.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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