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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.87, 188.87 and 80.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.87, 188.87 and 80.21 is: 120.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.87 : 188.87 = 80.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.87/188.87 = 80.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.87x = 188.87 × 80.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.87x = 15,149.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,149.33/125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.36

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