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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 260.24 and 105.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 260.24 and 105.69 is: 145.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 260.24 = 105.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/260.24 = 105.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 260.24 × 105.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 27,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,506.01/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.86

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