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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 187.37 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 187.37 and 115.14 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 187.37 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/187.37 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 187.37 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 21,573.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,573.21/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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