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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 187.88 and 122.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 187.88 and 122.65 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 187.88 = 122.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/187.88 = 122.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 187.88 × 122.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 23,044.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,044.26/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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