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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 260.59 and 105.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 260.59 and 105.94 is: 146.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 260.59 = 105.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/260.59 = 105.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 260.59 × 105.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 27,606.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,606.37/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.20

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