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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.81, 258.84 and 128.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.81, 258.84 and 128.81 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.81 : 258.84 = 128.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.81/258.84 = 128.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.81x = 258.84 × 128.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.81x = 33,340.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,340.37/187.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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