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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.79, 188.73 and 85.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.79, 188.73 and 85.19 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.79 : 188.73 = 85.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.79/188.73 = 85.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.79x = 188.73 × 85.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.79x = 16,076.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076.97/125.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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