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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.59, 258.78 and 125.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.59, 258.78 and 125.34 is: 172.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.59 : 258.78 = 125.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.59/258.78 = 125.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.59x = 258.78 × 125.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.59x = 32,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435.49/187.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.91

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