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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 188.08 and 84.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 188.08 and 84.76 is: 126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 188.08 = 84.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/188.08 = 84.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 188.08 × 84.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 15,941.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,941.66/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.96

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