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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.47 and 42.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.47 and 42.73 is: 64.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.47 = 42.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.47 = 42.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.47 × 42.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 8,010.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,010.59/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.08

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