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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 187.75 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 187.75 and 121.04 is: 181.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 187.75 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/187.75 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 187.75 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 22,725.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,725.26/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.28

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