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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 188.25 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 188.25 and 79.86 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 188.25 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/188.25 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 188.25 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 15,033.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,033.65/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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