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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 187.77 and 121.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 187.77 and 121.68 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 187.77 = 121.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/187.77 = 121.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 187.77 × 121.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 22,847.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,847.85/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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