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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 188.04 and 76.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 188.04 and 76.59 is: 114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 188.04 = 76.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/188.04 = 76.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 188.04 × 76.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 14,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,401.98/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.96

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