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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 258.55 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 258.55 and 121.96 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 258.55 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/258.55 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 258.55 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 31,531.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,531.81/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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