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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.46, 188.31 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.46, 188.31 and 122.49 is: 183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.46 : 188.31 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.46/188.31 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.46x = 188.31 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.46x = 23,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,066.09/125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.85

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