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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.88, 260.80 and 123.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.88, 260.80 and 123.42 is: 170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.88 : 260.80 = 123.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.88/260.80 = 123.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.88x = 260.80 × 123.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.88x = 32,187.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,187.94/188.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.41

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