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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.89, 260.72 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.89, 260.72 and 126.86 is: 175.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.89 : 260.72 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.89/260.72 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.89x = 260.72 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.89x = 33,073.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,073.48/188.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.10

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