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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.40 and 79.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.40 and 79.82 is: 119.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.40 = 79.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.40 = 79.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.40 × 79.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 15,038.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,038.09/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.71

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