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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.29, 187.98 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.29, 187.98 and 79.75 is: 119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.29 : 187.98 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.29/187.98 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.29x = 187.98 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.29x = 14,991.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,991.41/125.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.65

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