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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 189 and 118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 189 and 118.89 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 189 = 118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/189 = 118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 189 × 118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 22,470.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470.21/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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