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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.13, 187.70 and 123.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.13, 187.70 and 123.87 is: 185.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.13 : 187.70 = 123.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.13/187.70 = 123.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.13x = 187.70 × 123.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.13x = 23,249.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,249.78/125.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.81

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