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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 257.99 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 257.99 and 121.59 is: 167.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 257.99 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/257.99 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 257.99 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 31,368.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,368.40/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.69

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