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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.77, 189.76 and 125.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.77, 189.76 and 125.44 is: 189.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.77 : 189.76 = 125.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.77/189.76 = 125.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.77x = 189.76 × 125.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.77x = 23,803.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,803.49/125.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.26

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