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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 187.99, 259.58 and 125.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 187.99, 259.58 and 125.91 is: 173.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    187.99 : 259.58 = 125.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    187.99/259.58 = 125.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    187.99x = 259.58 × 125.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    187.99x = 32,684.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,684.03/187.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.86

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