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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.56, 258.93 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.56, 258.93 and 129.24 is: 178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.56 : 258.93 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.56/258.93 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.56x = 258.93 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.56x = 33,464.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464.11/187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.42

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