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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.72, 258.80 and 125.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.72, 258.80 and 125.56 is: 173.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.72 : 258.80 = 125.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.72/258.80 = 125.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.72x = 258.80 × 125.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.72x = 32,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,494.93/187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.10

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