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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 188.66 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 188.66 and 120.18 is: 181.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 188.66 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/188.66 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 188.66 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 22,673.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,673.16/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.04

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