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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.97 and 77.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.97 and 77.79 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.97 = 77.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.97 = 77.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.97 × 77.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 14,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,699.98/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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