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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 175.92, 263.85 and 125.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 175.92, 263.85 and 125.04 is: 187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    175.92 : 263.85 = 125.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    175.92/263.85 = 125.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    175.92x = 263.85 × 125.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    175.92x = 32,991.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,991.80/175.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.54

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