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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 258.60 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 258.60 and 128.45 is: 177.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 258.60 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/258.60 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 258.60 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 33,217.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,217.17/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.23

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