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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.61, 281.27 and 125.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.61, 281.27 and 125.98 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.61 : 281.27 = 125.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.61/281.27 = 125.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.61x = 281.27 × 125.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.61x = 35,432.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,432.36/187.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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