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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.16, 258.26 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.16, 258.26 and 125.06 is: 172.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.16 : 258.26 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.16/258.26 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.16x = 258.26 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.16x = 32,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,298.00/187.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.57

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