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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.68, 260.18 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.68, 260.18 and 123.16 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.68 : 260.18 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.68/260.18 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.68x = 260.18 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.68x = 32,043.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,043.77/188.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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