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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 178.52, 245.94 and 125.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 178.52, 245.94 and 125.87 is: 173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    178.52 : 245.94 = 125.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    178.52/245.94 = 125.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    178.52x = 245.94 × 125.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    178.52x = 30,956.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,956.47/178.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.41

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