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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.49, 187.74 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.49, 187.74 and 118.20 is: 176.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.49 : 187.74 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.49/187.74 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.49x = 187.74 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.49x = 22,190.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,190.87/125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.83

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