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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.48, 258.58 and 125.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.48, 258.58 and 125.29 is: 172.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.48 : 258.58 = 125.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.48/258.58 = 125.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.48x = 258.58 × 125.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.48x = 32,395.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,395.57/187.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.80

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