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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 188.61 and 122.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 188.61 and 122.86 is: 184.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 188.61 = 122.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/188.61 = 122.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 188.61 × 122.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 23,172.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,172.62/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.03

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