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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.35, 257.01 and 120.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.35, 257.01 and 120.87 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.35 : 257.01 = 120.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.35/257.01 = 120.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.35x = 257.01 × 120.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.35x = 31,064.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,064.80/186.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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