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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 188.76 and 82.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 188.76 and 82.54 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 188.76 = 82.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/188.76 = 82.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 188.76 × 82.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 15,580.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,580.25/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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