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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.78, 260.52 and 105.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.78, 260.52 and 105.92 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.78 : 260.52 = 105.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.78/260.52 = 105.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.78x = 260.52 × 105.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.78x = 27,594.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594.28/188.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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