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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.49 and 117.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.49 and 117.81 is: 176.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.49 = 117.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.49 = 117.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.49 × 117.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 22,206.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,206.01/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.30

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