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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 186.99 and 123.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 186.99 and 123.92 is: 184.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 186.99 = 123.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/186.99 = 123.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 186.99 × 123.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 23,171.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,171.33/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.58

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