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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 259.46 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 259.46 and 122.56 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 259.46 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/259.46 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 259.46 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 31,799.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,799.42/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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