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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 259.06 and 122.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 259.06 and 122.32 is: 168.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 259.06 = 122.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/259.06 = 122.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 259.06 × 122.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 31,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,688.22/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.62

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