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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 188.40 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 188.40 and 122.60 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 188.40 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/188.40 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 188.40 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 23,097.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,097.84/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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