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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.73, 260.45 and 105.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.73, 260.45 and 105.84 is: 146.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.73 : 260.45 = 105.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.73/260.45 = 105.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.73x = 260.45 × 105.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.73x = 27,566.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,566.03/188.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.06

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