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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.45, 187.98 and 86.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.45, 187.98 and 86.80 is: 130.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.45 : 187.98 = 86.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.45/187.98 = 86.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.45x = 187.98 × 86.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.45x = 16,315.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,315.72/125.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.06

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