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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 186.99 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 186.99 and 121.44 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 186.99 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/186.99 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 186.99 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 22,708.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,708.07/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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