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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.87, 260.55 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.87, 260.55 and 123.44 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.87 : 260.55 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.87/260.55 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.87x = 260.55 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.87x = 32,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,160.99/188.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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