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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.29 and 122.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.29 and 122.31 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.29 = 122.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.29 = 122.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.29 × 122.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 31,713.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,713.76/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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