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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 189.27 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 189.27 and 123.93 is: 186.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 189.27 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/189.27 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 189.27 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 23,456.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,456.23/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.83

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