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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.57, 259.01 and 129.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.57, 259.01 and 129.49 is: 178.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.57 : 259.01 = 129.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.57/259.01 = 129.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.57x = 259.01 × 129.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.57x = 33,539.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,539.20/187.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.81

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