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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.47, 258.78 and 125.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.47, 258.78 and 125.27 is: 172.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.47 : 258.78 = 125.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.47/258.78 = 125.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.47x = 258.78 × 125.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.47x = 32,417.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,417.37/187.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.92

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