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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.90, 259.48 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.90, 259.48 and 122.44 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.90 : 259.48 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.90/259.48 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.90x = 259.48 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.90x = 31,770.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,770.24/187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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