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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.34 and 121.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.34 and 121.96 is: 182.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.34 = 121.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.34 = 121.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.34 × 121.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 22,969.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,969.95/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.68

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