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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 260.69 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 260.69 and 115.16 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 260.69 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/260.69 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 260.69 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 30,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,019.18/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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