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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 187.24 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 187.24 and 120.96 is: 180.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 187.24 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/187.24 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 187.24 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 22,649.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,649.02/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.01

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