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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.17, 280.71 and 121.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.17, 280.71 and 121.08 is: 181.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.17 : 280.71 = 121.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.17/280.71 = 121.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.17x = 280.71 × 121.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.17x = 33,988.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,988.37/187.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.59

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