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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 187.86 and 118.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 187.86 and 118.32 is: 177.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 187.86 = 118.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/187.86 = 118.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 187.86 × 118.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 22,227.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,227.60/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.51

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