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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.75, 187.19 and 119.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.75, 187.19 and 119.85 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.75 : 187.19 = 119.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.75/187.19 = 119.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.75x = 187.19 × 119.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.75x = 22,434.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,434.72/125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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