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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.90, 187.76 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.90, 187.76 and 120.78 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.90 : 187.76 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.90/187.76 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.90x = 187.76 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.90x = 22,676.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,676.84/125.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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