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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.38, 187.99 and 84.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.38, 187.99 and 84.78 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.38 : 187.99 = 84.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.38/187.99 = 84.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.38x = 187.99 × 84.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.38x = 15,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937.58/125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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