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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.67, 260.31 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.67, 260.31 and 105.77 is: 145.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.67 : 260.31 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.67/260.31 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.67x = 260.31 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.67x = 27,532.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,532.99/188.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.93

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