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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.58, 260.37 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.58, 260.37 and 123.18 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.58 : 260.37 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.58/260.37 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.58x = 260.37 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.58x = 32,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,072.38/188.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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