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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.89, 259.27 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.89, 259.27 and 122.38 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.89 : 259.27 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.89/259.27 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.89x = 259.27 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.89x = 31,728.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,728.51/187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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