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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.89, 259.40 and 125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.89, 259.40 and 125.93 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.89 : 259.40 = 125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.89/259.40 = 125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.89x = 259.40 × 125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.89x = 32,666.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,666.24/187.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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