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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.08, 187.66 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.08, 187.66 and 76.92 is: 115.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.08 : 187.66 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.08/187.66 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.08x = 187.66 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.08x = 14,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,434.81/125.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.40

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