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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 258.48 and 125.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 258.48 and 125.14 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 258.48 = 125.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/258.48 = 125.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 258.48 × 125.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 32,346.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,346.19/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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