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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 258.68 and 125.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 258.68 and 125.38 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 258.68 = 125.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/258.68 = 125.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 258.68 × 125.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 32,433.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433.30/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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