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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.46, 187.92 and 84.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.46, 187.92 and 84.96 is: 127.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.46 : 187.92 = 84.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.46/187.92 = 84.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.46x = 187.92 × 84.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.46x = 15,965.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,965.68/125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.26

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