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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.62, 260.26 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.62, 260.26 and 105.70 is: 145.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.62 : 260.26 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.62/260.26 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.62x = 260.26 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.62x = 27,509.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,509.48/188.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.85

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