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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.55 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.55 and 67.24 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.55 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.55 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.55 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 12,610.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,610.86/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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