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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 258.89 and 122.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 258.89 and 122.06 is: 168.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 258.89 = 122.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/258.89 = 122.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 258.89 × 122.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 31,600.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,600.15/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.44

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