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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.65, 260.45 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.65, 260.45 and 123.34 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.65 : 260.45 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.65/260.45 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.65x = 260.45 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.65x = 32,123.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,123.90/188.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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