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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 259.14 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 259.14 and 122.31 is: 168.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 259.14 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/259.14 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 259.14 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 31,695.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,695.41/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.75

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