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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.93, 260.72 and 118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.93, 260.72 and 118.97 is: 164.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.93 : 260.72 = 118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.93/260.72 = 118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.93x = 260.72 × 118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.93x = 31,017.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,017.38/188.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.17

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