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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 186.48 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 186.48 and 123.12 is: 183.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 186.48 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/186.48 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 186.48 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 22,959.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,959.73/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.54

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