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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.39, 258.46 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.39, 258.46 and 121.82 is: 168.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.39 : 258.46 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.39/258.46 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.39x = 258.46 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.39x = 31,485.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,485.94/187.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.03

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