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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.51 and 33.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.51 and 33.70 is: 50.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.51 = 33.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.51 = 33.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.51 × 33.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 6,319.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,319.09/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.55

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