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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.61, 260.15 and 125.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.61, 260.15 and 125.52 is: 173.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.61 : 260.15 = 125.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.61/260.15 = 125.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.61x = 260.15 × 125.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.61x = 32,653.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653.40/188.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.13

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