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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 189.36 and 124.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 189.36 and 124.08 is: 187.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 189.36 = 124.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/189.36 = 124.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 189.36 × 124.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 23,495.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,495.79/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.19

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