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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.41, 258.54 and 125.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.41, 258.54 and 125.15 is: 172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.41 : 258.54 = 125.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.41/258.54 = 125.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.41x = 258.54 × 125.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.41x = 32,355.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,355.22/187.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.64

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