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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.22 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.22 and 121.16 is: 181.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.22 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.22 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.22 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 22,804.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,804.74/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.54

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