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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.23, 259.66 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.23, 259.66 and 121.82 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.23 : 259.66 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.23/259.66 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.23x = 259.66 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.23x = 31,631.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,631.78/188.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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