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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.92, 260.76 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.92, 260.76 and 123.40 is: 170.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.92 : 260.76 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.92/260.76 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.92x = 260.76 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.92x = 32,177.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,177.78/188.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.32

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