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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.31, 258.26 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.31, 258.26 and 125.15 is: 172.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.31 : 258.26 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.31/258.26 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.31x = 258.26 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.31x = 32,319.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,319.32/187.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.54

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