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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.12, 258.42 and 128.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.12, 258.42 and 128.38 is: 177.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.12 : 258.42 = 128.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.12/258.42 = 128.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.12x = 258.42 × 128.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.12x = 33,175.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,175.96/187.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.30

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