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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 176.90, 265.14 and 125.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 176.90, 265.14 and 125.26 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    176.90 : 265.14 = 125.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    176.90/265.14 = 125.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    176.90x = 265.14 × 125.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    176.90x = 33,212.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,212.26/176.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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