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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.94, 260.64 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.94, 260.64 and 115.23 is: 158.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.94 : 260.64 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.94/260.64 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.94x = 260.64 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.94x = 30,033.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033.55/188.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.96

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