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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.42, 260.15 and 122.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.42, 260.15 and 122.96 is: 169.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.42 : 260.15 = 122.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.42/260.15 = 122.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.42x = 260.15 × 122.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.42x = 31,988.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,988.04/188.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.77

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