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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.77, 188.30 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.77, 188.30 and 115.69 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.77 : 188.30 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.77/188.30 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.77x = 188.30 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.77x = 21,783.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,783.85/125.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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