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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 260.42 and 105.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 260.42 and 105.83 is: 146.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 260.42 = 105.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/260.42 = 105.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 260.42 × 105.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 27,558.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,558.42/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.03

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