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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.80, 259.27 and 125.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.80, 259.27 and 125.83 is: 173.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.80 : 259.27 = 125.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.80/259.27 = 125.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.80x = 259.27 × 125.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.80x = 32,623.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.95/187.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.72

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