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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 260.49 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 260.49 and 118.91 is: 164.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 260.49 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/260.49 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 260.49 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 30,973.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,973.56/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.13

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