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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.75, 258.96 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.75, 258.96 and 121.39 is: 167.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.75 : 258.96 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.75/258.96 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.75x = 258.96 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.75x = 31,435.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,435.15/187.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.43

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