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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.38, 188.10 and 79.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.38, 188.10 and 79.67 is: 119.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.38 : 188.10 = 79.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.38/188.10 = 79.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.38x = 188.10 × 79.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.38x = 14,984.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,984.99/125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.52

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