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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 188.05 and 84.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 188.05 and 84.77 is: 127.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 188.05 = 84.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/188.05 = 84.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 188.05 × 84.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 15,941.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941.00/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.22

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