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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 187.68 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 187.68 and 118 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 187.68 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/187.68 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 187.68 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 22,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146.24/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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