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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.49, 188.54 and 79.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.49, 188.54 and 79.93 is: 120.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.49 : 188.54 = 79.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.49/188.54 = 79.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.49x = 188.54 × 79.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.49x = 15,068.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,068.85/125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.08

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