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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 187.80 and 84.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 187.80 and 84.97 is: 127.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 187.80 = 84.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/187.80 = 84.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 187.80 × 84.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 15,957.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,957.37/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.18

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