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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.80, 188.55 and 98.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.80, 188.55 and 98.77 is: 148.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.80 : 188.55 = 98.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.80/188.55 = 98.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.80x = 188.55 × 98.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.80x = 18,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,623.08/125.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.04

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