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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 189.03 and 77.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 189.03 and 77.93 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 189.03 = 77.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/189.03 = 77.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 189.03 × 77.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 14,730.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,730.16/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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