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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 187.71 and 79.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 187.71 and 79.80 is: 119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 187.71 = 79.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/187.71 = 79.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 187.71 × 79.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 14,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,979.26/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.42

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