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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.92, 259.38 and 122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.92, 259.38 and 122.40 is: 168.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.92 : 259.38 = 122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.92/259.38 = 122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.92x = 259.38 × 122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.92x = 31,748.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,748.11/187.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.94

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