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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.98 and 122.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.98 and 122.18 is: 168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.98 = 122.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.98 = 122.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.98 × 122.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 31,642.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,642.18/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.60

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