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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.80 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.80 and 68.04 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.80 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.80 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.80 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 12,845.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,845.78/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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