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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.82, 260.57 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.82, 260.57 and 123.36 is: 170.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.82 : 260.57 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.82/260.57 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.82x = 260.57 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.82x = 32,143.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,143.30/188.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.23

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