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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.60, 259.01 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.60, 259.01 and 121.24 is: 167.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.60 : 259.01 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.60/259.01 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.60x = 259.01 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.60x = 31,402.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,402.37/187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.39

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