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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 258.98 and 122.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 258.98 and 122.20 is: 168.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 258.98 = 122.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/258.98 = 122.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 258.98 × 122.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 31,647.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,647.36/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.66

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