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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.33, 258.48 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.33, 258.48 and 121.83 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.33 : 258.48 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.33/258.48 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.33x = 258.48 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.33x = 31,490.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,490.62/187.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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