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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.04, 259.65 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.04, 259.65 and 129.99 is: 179.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.04 : 259.65 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.04/259.65 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.04x = 259.65 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.04x = 33,751.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,751.90/188.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.49

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