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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.80, 283.08 and 123.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.80, 283.08 and 123.72 is: 185.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.80 : 283.08 = 123.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.80/283.08 = 123.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.80x = 283.08 × 123.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.80x = 35,022.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,022.81/188.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.50

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