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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.49, 258.75 and 125.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.49, 258.75 and 125.22 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.49 : 258.75 = 125.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.49/258.75 = 125.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.49x = 258.75 × 125.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.49x = 32,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.68/187.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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