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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.96, 189 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.96, 189 and 77.22 is: 115.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.96 : 189 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.96/189 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.96x = 189 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.96x = 14,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594.58/125.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.87

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