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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.63 and 124.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.63 and 124.67 is: 187.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.63 = 124.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.63 = 124.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.63 × 124.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 23,516.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,516.29/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.08

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