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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 189.10 and 116.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 189.10 and 116.46 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 189.10 = 116.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/189.10 = 116.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 189.10 × 116.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 22,022.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,022.31/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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