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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.50, 258.54 and 128.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.50, 258.54 and 128.48 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.50 : 258.54 = 128.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.50/258.54 = 128.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.50x = 258.54 × 128.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.50x = 33,215.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,215.93/187.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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