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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 259.14 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 259.14 and 121.50 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 259.14 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/259.14 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 259.14 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 31,485.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,485.51/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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