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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 124.99, 187.40 and 76.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 124.99, 187.40 and 76.25 is: 114.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    124.99 : 187.40 = 76.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    124.99/187.40 = 76.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    124.99x = 187.40 × 76.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    124.99x = 14,289.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,289.91/124.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.33

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