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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.82, 259.10 and 125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.82, 259.10 and 125.68 is: 173.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.82 : 259.10 = 125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.82/259.10 = 125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.82x = 259.10 × 125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.82x = 32,563.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,563.69/187.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.38

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