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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.47 and 47.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.47 and 47.93 is: 71.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.47 = 47.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.47 = 47.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.47 × 47.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 8,985.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,985.44/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.88

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