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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.42, 258.45 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.42, 258.45 and 125.25 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.42 : 258.45 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.42/258.45 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.42x = 258.45 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.42x = 32,370.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370.86/187.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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