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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.54 and 77.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.54 and 77.59 is: 116.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.54 = 77.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.54 = 77.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.54 × 77.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 14,628.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,628.82/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.39

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