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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.53, 258.69 and 125.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.53, 258.69 and 125.25 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.53 : 258.69 = 125.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.53/258.69 = 125.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.53x = 258.69 × 125.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.53x = 32,400.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,400.92/187.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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