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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 187.92 and 122.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 187.92 and 122.92 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 187.92 = 122.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/187.92 = 122.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 187.92 × 122.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 23,099.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,099.13/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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