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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 186.45 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 186.45 and 122.36 is: 182.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 186.45 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/186.45 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 186.45 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 22,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,813.09/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.36

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