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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.22, 188.04 and 123.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.22, 188.04 and 123.30 is: 185.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.22 : 188.04 = 123.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.22/188.04 = 123.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.22x = 188.04 × 123.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.22x = 23,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,185.33/125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.16

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