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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.82 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.82 and 123.96 is: 186.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.82 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.82 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.82 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 23,406.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406.13/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.12

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