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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.27 and 84.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.27 and 84.40 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.27 = 84.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.27 = 84.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.27 × 84.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 15,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,804.91/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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