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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 187.64 and 123.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 187.64 and 123.01 is: 184.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 187.64 = 123.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/187.64 = 123.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 187.64 × 123.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 23,081.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,081.43/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.56

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