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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 187.88 and 120.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 187.88 and 120.72 is: 180.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 187.88 = 120.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/187.88 = 120.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 187.88 × 120.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 22,680.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,680.87/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.18

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