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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 187.59 and 77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 187.59 and 77 is: 115.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 187.59 = 77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/187.59 = 77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 187.59 × 77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 14,444.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,444.05/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.37

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