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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.12, 387.23 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.12, 387.23 and 121.23 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.12 : 387.23 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.12/387.23 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.12x = 387.23 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.12x = 46,943.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,943.29/258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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