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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.91, 260.82 and 126.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.91, 260.82 and 126.72 is: 174.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.91 : 260.82 = 126.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.91/260.82 = 126.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.91x = 260.82 × 126.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.91x = 33,051.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,051.11/188.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.96

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