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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.19, 258.39 and 128.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.19, 258.39 and 128.21 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.19 : 258.39 = 128.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.19/258.39 = 128.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.19x = 258.39 × 128.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.19x = 33,128.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,128.18/187.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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