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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.38, 187.78 and 118.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.38, 187.78 and 118.09 is: 176.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.38 : 187.78 = 118.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.38/187.78 = 118.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.38x = 187.78 × 118.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.38x = 22,174.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,174.94/125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.86

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