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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 186.95 and 123.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 186.95 and 123.43 is: 184.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 186.95 = 123.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/186.95 = 123.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 186.95 × 123.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 23,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.40/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.01

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