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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 189.40 and 124.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 189.40 and 124.84 is: 188.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 189.40 = 124.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/189.40 = 124.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 189.40 × 124.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 23,644.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,644.70/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.22

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