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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 186.70 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 186.70 and 119.34 is: 178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 186.70 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/186.70 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 186.70 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 22,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,280.37/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.04

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