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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 258.14 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 258.14 and 121.71 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 258.14 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/258.14 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 258.14 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 31,418.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,418.52/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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