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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 189.02 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 189.02 and 118.91 is: 178.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 189.02 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/189.02 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 189.02 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 22,476.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,476.37/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.64

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