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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 187.92 and 123.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 187.92 and 123.74 is: 185.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 187.92 = 123.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/187.92 = 123.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 187.92 × 123.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 23,253.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,253.22/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.58

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