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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.62, 258.98 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.62, 258.98 and 125.56 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.62 : 258.98 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.62/258.98 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.62x = 258.98 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.62x = 32,517.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517.53/187.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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