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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 258.69 and 122.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 258.69 and 122.10 is: 168.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 258.69 = 122.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/258.69 = 122.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 258.69 × 122.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 31,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,586.05/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.40

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