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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.79, 259.05 and 122.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.79, 259.05 and 122.23 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.79 : 259.05 = 122.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.79/259.05 = 122.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.79x = 259.05 × 122.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.79x = 31,662.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,662.39/187.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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