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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.27, 258.55 and 120.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.27, 258.55 and 120.91 is: 166.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.27 : 258.55 = 120.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.27/258.55 = 120.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.27x = 258.55 × 120.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.27x = 31,260.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,260.68/187.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.93

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