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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 186.68 and 118.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 186.68 and 118.48 is: 176.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 186.68 = 118.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/186.68 = 118.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 186.68 × 118.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 22,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,117.85/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.49

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