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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 188.61 and 121.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 188.61 and 121.47 is: 182.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 188.61 = 121.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/188.61 = 121.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 188.61 × 121.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 22,910.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,910.46/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.48

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