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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.83, 259.02 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.83, 259.02 and 122.22 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.83 : 259.02 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.83/259.02 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.83x = 259.02 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.83x = 31,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,657.42/187.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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