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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.48 and 47.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.48 and 47.97 is: 71.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.48 = 47.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.48 = 47.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.48 × 47.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 8,992.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,992.24/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.94

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