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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 259.88 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 259.88 and 121.88 is: 168.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 259.88 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/259.88 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 259.88 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 31,672.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,672.27/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.26

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