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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 188.85 and 123.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 188.85 and 123.52 is: 186.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 188.85 = 123.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/188.85 = 123.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 188.85 × 123.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 23,326.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,326.75/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.27

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