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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 187.26 and 117.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 187.26 and 117.49 is: 175.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 187.26 = 117.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/187.26 = 117.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 187.26 × 117.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 22,001.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,001.18/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.77

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