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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.43, 259.88 and 122.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.43, 259.88 and 122.91 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.43 : 259.88 = 122.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.43/259.88 = 122.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.43x = 259.88 × 122.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.43x = 31,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,941.24/188.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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