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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.90, 188.78 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.90, 188.78 and 68.10 is: 102.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.90 : 188.78 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.90/188.78 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.90x = 188.78 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.90x = 12,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,855.58/125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.11

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