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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 260.74 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 260.74 and 123.44 is: 170.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 260.74 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/260.74 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 260.74 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 32,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185.75/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.37

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