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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.76, 259.18 and 127.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.76, 259.18 and 127.96 is: 176.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.76 : 259.18 = 127.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.76/259.18 = 127.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.76x = 259.18 × 127.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.76x = 33,164.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164.67/187.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.63

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