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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.58, 258.76 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.58, 258.76 and 125.44 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.58 : 258.76 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.58/258.76 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.58x = 258.76 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.58x = 32,458.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,458.85/187.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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