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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.96, 259.50 and 129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.96, 259.50 and 129.27 is: 178.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.96 : 259.50 = 129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.96/259.50 = 129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.96x = 259.50 × 129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.96x = 33,545.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,545.57/187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.47

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