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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 186.49 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 186.49 and 123.46 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 186.49 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/186.49 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 186.49 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 23,024.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,024.06/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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