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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.37, 279.92 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.37, 279.92 and 121.83 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.37 : 279.92 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.37/279.92 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.37x = 279.92 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.37x = 34,102.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,102.65/187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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