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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.64 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.64 and 125.44 is: 172.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.64 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.64 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.64 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 32,443.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,443.80/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.87

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