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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 187.94 and 86.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 187.94 and 86.79 is: 129.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 187.94 = 86.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/187.94 = 86.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 187.94 × 86.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 16,311.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,311.10/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.99

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