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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.02, 258.10 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.02, 258.10 and 121.40 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.02 : 258.10 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.02/258.10 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.02x = 258.10 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.02x = 31,333.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333.34/187.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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