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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 186.73 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 186.73 and 117.47 is: 175.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 186.73 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/186.73 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 186.73 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 21,934.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,934.15/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.02

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