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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.87 and 82.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.87 and 82.46 is: 123.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.87 = 82.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.87 = 82.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.87 × 82.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 15,572.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,572.86/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.90

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