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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.72, 260.56 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.72, 260.56 and 115.12 is: 158.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.72 : 260.56 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.72/260.56 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.72x = 260.56 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.72x = 29,995.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,995.67/188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.94

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