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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.94 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.94 and 79.60 is: 119.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.94 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.94 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.94 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 14,960.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,960.02/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.43

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