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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.08, 259.38 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.08, 259.38 and 125.01 is: 172.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.08 : 259.38 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.08/259.38 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.08x = 259.38 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.08x = 32,425.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,425.09/188.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.40

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