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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.40 and 79.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.40 and 79.40 is: 119.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.40 = 79.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.40 = 79.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.40 × 79.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 14,878.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,878.23/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.00

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