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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.32, 258.35 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.32, 258.35 and 121.85 is: 168.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.32 : 258.35 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.32/258.35 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.32x = 258.35 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.32x = 31,478.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,478.05/187.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.04

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