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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.09, 259.26 and 129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.09, 259.26 and 129.77 is: 178.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.09 : 259.26 = 129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.09/259.26 = 129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.09x = 259.26 × 129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.09x = 33,644.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,644.17/188.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.87

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