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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 187.67 and 118.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 187.67 and 118.73 is: 177.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 187.67 = 118.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/187.67 = 118.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 187.67 × 118.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 22,280.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.53/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.95

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