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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.91, 189.21 and 122.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.91, 189.21 and 122.67 is: 184.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.91 : 189.21 = 122.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.91/189.21 = 122.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.91x = 189.21 × 122.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.91x = 23,210.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,210.39/125.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.34

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