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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.93, 259.17 and 125.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.93, 259.17 and 125.71 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.93 : 259.17 = 125.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.93/259.17 = 125.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.93x = 259.17 × 125.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.93x = 32,580.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,580.26/187.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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