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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 187.12 and 123.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 187.12 and 123.81 is: 184.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 187.12 = 123.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/187.12 = 123.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 187.12 × 123.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 23,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,167.02/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.70

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