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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.35, 258.39 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.35, 258.39 and 121.87 is: 168.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.35 : 258.39 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.35/258.39 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.35x = 258.39 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.35x = 31,489.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,489.99/187.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.08

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