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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.75, 188.70 and 80.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.75, 188.70 and 80.12 is: 120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.75 : 188.70 = 80.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.75/188.70 = 80.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.75x = 188.70 × 80.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.75x = 15,118.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,118.82/125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.23

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