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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.77, 260.41 and 123.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.77, 260.41 and 123.25 is: 170.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.77 : 260.41 = 123.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.77/260.41 = 123.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.77x = 260.41 × 123.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.77x = 32,095.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,095.53/188.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.02

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