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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.25, 259.65 and 129.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.25, 259.65 and 129.93 is: 179.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.25 : 259.65 = 129.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.25/259.65 = 129.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.25x = 259.65 × 129.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.25x = 33,736.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,736.32/188.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.21

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