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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 187.85 and 115.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 187.85 and 115.58 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 187.85 = 115.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/187.85 = 115.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 187.85 × 115.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 21,710.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,710.19/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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