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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 258.94 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 258.94 and 128.87 is: 177.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 258.94 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/258.94 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 258.94 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 33,369.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,369.60/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.90

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