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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 187.98 and 79.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 187.98 and 79.76 is: 119.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 187.98 = 79.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/187.98 = 79.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 187.98 × 79.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 14,993.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,993.28/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.54

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