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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.98, 259.26 and 121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.98, 259.26 and 121.59 is: 167.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.98 : 259.26 = 121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.98/259.26 = 121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.98x = 259.26 × 121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.98x = 31,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,523.42/187.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.70

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