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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.53, 260.01 and 122.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.53, 260.01 and 122.15 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.53 : 260.01 = 122.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.53/260.01 = 122.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.53x = 260.01 × 122.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.53x = 31,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,760.22/188.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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