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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.50 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.50 and 39.50 is: 59.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.50 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.50 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.50 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 7,406.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,406.25/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.25

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