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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.24, 258.29 and 125.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.24, 258.29 and 125.07 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.24 : 258.29 = 125.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.24/258.29 = 125.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.24x = 258.29 × 125.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.24x = 32,305.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,305.85/187.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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