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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.48, 260.22 and 123.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.48, 260.22 and 123.04 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.48 : 260.22 = 123.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.48/260.22 = 123.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.48x = 260.22 × 123.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.48x = 32,017.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,017.47/188.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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