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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.24 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.24 and 99.32 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.24 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.24 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.24 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 18,596.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,596.68/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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