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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.44 and 76.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.44 and 76.96 is: 115.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.44 = 76.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.44 = 76.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.44 × 76.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 14,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,425.38/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.38

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