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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 187.78 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 187.78 and 82.52 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 187.78 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/187.78 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 187.78 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 15,495.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,495.61/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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