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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.10, 258.05 and 128.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.10, 258.05 and 128.12 is: 176.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.10 : 258.05 = 128.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.10/258.05 = 128.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.10x = 258.05 × 128.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.10x = 33,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,061.37/187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.70

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