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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 187.74 and 124.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 187.74 and 124.22 is: 185.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 187.74 = 124.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/187.74 = 124.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 187.74 × 124.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 23,320.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,320.12/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.92

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