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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 259.03 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 259.03 and 125.54 is: 173.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 259.03 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/259.03 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 259.03 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 32,517.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,517.02/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.17

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