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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.09, 280.23 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.09, 280.23 and 125.95 is: 188.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.09 : 280.23 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.09/280.23 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.09x = 280.23 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.09x = 35,294.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,294.97/187.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.65

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