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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.12, 259.73 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.12, 259.73 and 129.21 is: 178.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.12 : 259.73 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.12/259.73 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.12x = 259.73 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.12x = 33,559.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,559.71/188.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.39

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