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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.52, 259.98 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.52, 259.98 and 122.92 is: 169.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.52 : 259.98 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.52/259.98 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.52x = 259.98 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.52x = 31,956.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,956.74/188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.51

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