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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.72 and 118.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.72 and 118.92 is: 178.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.72 = 118.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.72 = 118.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.72 × 118.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 22,323.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323.66/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.56

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