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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.11, 280.87 and 125.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.11, 280.87 and 125.45 is: 188.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.11 : 280.87 = 125.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.11/280.87 = 125.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.11x = 280.87 × 125.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.11x = 35,234.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,234.48/187.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.31

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