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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.78, 259.05 and 125.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.78, 259.05 and 125.59 is: 173.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.78 : 259.05 = 125.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.78/259.05 = 125.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.78x = 259.05 × 125.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.78x = 32,534.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.09/187.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.26

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