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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 188.06 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 188.06 and 76.68 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 188.06 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/188.06 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 188.06 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 14,420.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,420.06/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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