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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 258.69 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 258.69 and 121.92 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 258.69 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/258.69 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 258.69 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 31,540.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,540.43/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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