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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.72 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.72 and 118.80 is: 178.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.72 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.72 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.72 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 22,300.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300.84/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.15

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