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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 189.18 and 124.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 189.18 and 124.44 is: 187.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 189.18 = 124.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/189.18 = 124.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 189.18 × 124.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 23,541.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541.56/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.61

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