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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 186.68 and 117.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 186.68 and 117.30 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 186.68 = 117.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/186.68 = 117.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 186.68 × 117.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 21,897.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,897.56/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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