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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.75, 188.78 and 119.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.75, 188.78 and 119.37 is: 179.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.75 : 188.78 = 119.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.75/188.78 = 119.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.75x = 188.78 × 119.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.75x = 22,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,535.45/125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.20

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