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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.68, 259.08 and 125.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.68, 259.08 and 125.58 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.68 : 259.08 = 125.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.68/259.08 = 125.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.68x = 259.08 × 125.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.68x = 32,535.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,535.27/187.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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