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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 258.27 and 120.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 258.27 and 120.80 is: 166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 258.27 = 120.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/258.27 = 120.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 258.27 × 120.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 31,197.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,197.72/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.75

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