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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.37, 187.84 and 79.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.37, 187.84 and 79.65 is: 119.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.37 : 187.84 = 79.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.37/187.84 = 79.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.37x = 187.84 × 79.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.37x = 14,961.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,961.46/125.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.34

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