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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 187.51 and 79.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 187.51 and 79.58 is: 119.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 187.51 = 79.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/187.51 = 79.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 187.51 × 79.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 14,920.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920.71/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.23

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