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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.74 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.74 and 81.96 is: 122.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.74 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.74 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.74 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 15,387.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,387.17/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.84

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