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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.97, 188.68 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.97, 188.68 and 119.23 is: 178.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.97 : 188.68 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.97/188.68 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.97x = 188.68 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.97x = 22,496.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496.32/125.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.58

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