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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 188.93 and 117.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 188.93 and 117.92 is: 176.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 188.93 = 117.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/188.93 = 117.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 188.93 × 117.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 22,279.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279.39/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.98

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