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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 187.96 and 117.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 187.96 and 117.70 is: 176.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 187.96 = 117.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/187.96 = 117.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 187.96 × 117.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 22,122.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,122.89/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.56

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