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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 258.78 and 125.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 258.78 and 125.50 is: 173.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 258.78 = 125.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/258.78 = 125.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 258.78 × 125.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 32,476.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,476.89/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.04

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