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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 260.81 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 260.81 and 130.03 is: 179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 260.81 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/260.81 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 260.81 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 33,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,912.80/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.48

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