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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.46, 281.42 and 125.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.46, 281.42 and 125.76 is: 188.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.46 : 281.42 = 125.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.46/281.42 = 125.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.46x = 281.42 × 125.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.46x = 35,391.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,391.38/187.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.79

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