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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.86, 260.64 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.86, 260.64 and 123.31 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.86 : 260.64 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.86/260.64 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.86x = 260.64 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.86x = 32,139.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,139.52/188.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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