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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 186.52, 257.46 and 121.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 186.52, 257.46 and 121.03 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    186.52 : 257.46 = 121.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    186.52/257.46 = 121.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    186.52x = 257.46 × 121.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    186.52x = 31,160.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,160.38/186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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