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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.64 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.64 and 120.66 is: 181.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.64 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.64 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.64 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 22,761.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,761.30/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.08

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