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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.86, 259.43 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.86, 259.43 and 122.52 is: 169.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.86 : 259.43 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.86/259.43 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.86x = 259.43 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.86x = 31,784.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,784.75/187.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.19

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