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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 187.62 and 118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 187.62 and 118.80 is: 177.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 187.62 = 118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/187.62 = 118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 187.62 × 118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 22,289.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289.26/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.75

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