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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.84 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.84 and 121.32 is: 167.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.84 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.84 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.84 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 31,402.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,402.47/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.32

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