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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 187.20 and 116.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 187.20 and 116.25 is: 173.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 187.20 = 116.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/187.20 = 116.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 187.20 × 116.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 21,762
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,762/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.52

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