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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 259.04 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 259.04 and 129.58 is: 178.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 259.04 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/259.04 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 259.04 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 33,566.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,566.40/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.91

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