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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.60, 189.55 and 122.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.60, 189.55 and 122.36 is: 184.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.60 : 189.55 = 122.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.60/189.55 = 122.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.60x = 189.55 × 122.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.60x = 23,192.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,192.54/125.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.66

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