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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.01, 259.35 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.01, 259.35 and 122.52 is: 169.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.01 : 259.35 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.01/259.35 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.01x = 259.35 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.01x = 31,775.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,775.56/188.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.01

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