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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 186.67 and 121.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 186.67 and 121.84 is: 181.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 186.67 = 121.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/186.67 = 121.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 186.67 × 121.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 22,744.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744.18/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.84

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