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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 258.84 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 258.84 and 121.94 is: 168.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 258.84 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/258.84 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 258.84 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 31,562.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,562.95/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.37

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