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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.86 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.86 and 119.27 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.86 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.86 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.86 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 22,524.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,524.56/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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