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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.42 and 79.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.42 and 79.39 is: 119.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.42 = 79.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.42 = 79.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.42 × 79.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 14,879.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,879.27/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.02

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