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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.42, 257.43 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.42, 257.43 and 121.04 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.42 : 257.43 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.42/257.43 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.42x = 257.43 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.42x = 31,159.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,159.33/186.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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