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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 187.59 and 78.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 187.59 and 78.77 is: 118.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 187.59 = 78.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/187.59 = 78.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 187.59 × 78.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 14,775.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,775.53/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.19

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