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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.02, 281.76 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.02, 281.76 and 123.76 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.02 : 281.76 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.02/281.76 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.02x = 281.76 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.02x = 34,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,870.62/188.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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