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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 188.24 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 188.24 and 79.86 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 188.24 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/188.24 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 188.24 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 15,032.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,032.45/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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