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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.44, 258.46 and 121.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.44, 258.46 and 121.83 is: 167.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.44 : 258.46 = 121.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.44/258.46 = 121.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.44x = 258.46 × 121.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.44x = 31,488.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,488.18/187.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.99

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