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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.07, 258.24 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.07, 258.24 and 129.14 is: 178.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.07 : 258.24 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.07/258.24 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.07x = 258.24 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.07x = 33,349.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,349.11/187.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.27

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