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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.16, 186.44 and 123.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.16, 186.44 and 123.54 is: 184.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.16 : 186.44 = 123.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.16/186.44 = 123.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.16x = 186.44 × 123.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.16x = 23,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,032.18/125.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.02

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