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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.06 and 79.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.06 and 79.83 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.06 = 79.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.06 = 79.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.06 × 79.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 15,012.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,012.43/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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