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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 187.30 and 124.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 187.30 and 124.04 is: 185.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 187.30 = 124.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/187.30 = 124.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 187.30 × 124.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 23,232.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,232.69/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.15

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