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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.64, 258.68 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.64, 258.68 and 129.32 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.64 : 258.68 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.64/258.68 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.64x = 258.68 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.64x = 33,452.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.50/187.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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