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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 188 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 188 and 115.40 is: 173.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 188 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/188 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 188 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 21,695.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,695.20/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.01

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