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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.24, 259.50 and 122.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.24, 259.50 and 122.72 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.24 : 259.50 = 122.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.24/259.50 = 122.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.24x = 259.50 × 122.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.24x = 31,845.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,845.84/188.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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