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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 260.57 and 105.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 260.57 and 105.93 is: 146.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 260.57 = 105.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/260.57 = 105.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 260.57 × 105.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 27,601.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,601.16/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.17

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