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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.66, 260.16 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.66, 260.16 and 132.72 is: 183.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.66 : 260.16 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.66/260.16 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.66x = 260.16 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.66x = 34,526.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,526.96/188.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.01

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