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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 187.74 and 82.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 187.74 and 82.68 is: 123.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 187.74 = 82.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/187.74 = 82.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 187.74 × 82.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 15,522.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,522.34/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.78

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