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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.96, 260.70 and 123.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.96, 260.70 and 123.50 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.96 : 260.70 = 123.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.96/260.70 = 123.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.96x = 260.70 × 123.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.96x = 32,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,196.15/188.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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