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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 188.46 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 188.46 and 77.64 is: 116.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 188.46 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/188.46 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 188.46 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 14,632.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632.03/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.53

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