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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 187.85 and 84.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 187.85 and 84.61 is: 126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 187.85 = 84.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/187.85 = 84.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 187.85 × 84.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 15,894.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,894.43/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.73

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