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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 187.86 and 84.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 187.86 and 84.62 is: 126.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 187.86 = 84.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/187.86 = 84.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 187.86 × 84.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 15,896.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,896.71/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.77

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