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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.29 and 105.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.29 and 105.73 is: 145.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.29 = 105.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.29 = 105.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.29 × 105.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 27,518.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,518.63/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.91

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