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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 188.31 and 122.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 188.31 and 122.48 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 188.31 = 122.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/188.31 = 122.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 188.31 × 122.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 23,063.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,063.27/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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