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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.70, 259.04 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.70, 259.04 and 122.25 is: 168.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.70 : 259.04 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.70/259.04 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.70x = 259.04 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.70x = 31,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,667.03/187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.72

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