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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 258.14, 387.15 and 121.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 258.14, 387.15 and 121.06 is: 181.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258.14 : 387.15 = 121.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258.14/387.15 = 121.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258.14x = 387.15 × 121.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258.14x = 46,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,866.44/258.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.55

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