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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.26 and 63.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.26 and 63.94 is: 95.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.26 = 63.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.26 = 63.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.26 × 63.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 11,973.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,973.40/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.79

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