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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 259.29 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 259.29 and 122.34 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 259.29 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/259.29 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 259.29 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 31,721.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,721.54/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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