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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 188 and 118.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 188 and 118.58 is: 178.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 188 = 118.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/188 = 118.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 188 × 118.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 22,293.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,293.04/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.13

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