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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.83, 260.49 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.83, 260.49 and 123.36 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.83 : 260.49 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.83/260.49 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.83x = 260.49 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.83x = 32,132.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,132.74/188.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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