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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.26, 258.26 and 121.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.26, 258.26 and 121.79 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.26 : 258.26 = 121.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.26/258.26 = 121.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.26x = 258.26 × 121.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.26x = 31,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,451.59/187.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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