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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 188.45, 259.88 and 125.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 188.45, 259.88 and 125.33 is: 172.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    188.45 : 259.88 = 125.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    188.45/259.88 = 125.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    188.45x = 259.88 × 125.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    188.45x = 32,568.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,568.83/188.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.83

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