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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 259.02 and 122.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 259.02 and 122.04 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 259.02 = 122.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/259.02 = 122.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 259.02 × 122.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 31,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,610.80/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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