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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.90, 259.31 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.90, 259.31 and 125.75 is: 173.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.90 : 259.31 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.90/259.31 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.90x = 259.31 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.90x = 32,609.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,609.20/187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.55

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