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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 187.93 and 122.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 187.93 and 122.79 is: 183.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 187.93 = 122.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/187.93 = 122.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 187.93 × 122.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 23,075.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,075.92/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.62

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