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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 177.01, 265.39 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 177.01, 265.39 and 125.75 is: 188.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    177.01 : 265.39 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    177.01/265.39 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    177.01x = 265.39 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    177.01x = 33,373.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,373.14/177.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.54

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