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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 187.90 and 79.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 187.90 and 79.92 is: 119.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 187.90 = 79.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/187.90 = 79.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 187.90 × 79.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 15,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,016.77/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.61

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