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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.34 and 60.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.34 and 60.76 is: 91.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.34 = 60.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.34 = 60.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.34 × 60.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 11,382.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,382.78/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.06

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