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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.38, 258.75 and 122.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.38, 258.75 and 122.00 is: 168.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.38 : 258.75 = 122.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.38/258.75 = 122.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.38x = 258.75 × 122.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.38x = 31,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,566.21/187.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.46

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