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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.40, 258.18 and 129.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.40, 258.18 and 129.08 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.40 : 258.18 = 129.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.40/258.18 = 129.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.40x = 258.18 × 129.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.40x = 33,325.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,325.87/187.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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