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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 187.11 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 187.11 and 123.32 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 187.11 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/187.11 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 187.11 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 23,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074.87/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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