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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 174.63, 261.87 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 174.63, 261.87 and 125.87 is: 188.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    174.63 : 261.87 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    174.63/261.87 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    174.63x = 261.87 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    174.63x = 32,960.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,960.27/174.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.74

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