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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.36, 258.64 and 125.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.36, 258.64 and 125.30 is: 172.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.36 : 258.64 = 125.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.36/258.64 = 125.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.36x = 258.64 × 125.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.36x = 32,407.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,407.59/187.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.97

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