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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.06, 258.24 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.06, 258.24 and 129.10 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.06 : 258.24 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.06/258.24 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.06x = 258.24 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.06x = 33,338.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,338.78/187.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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