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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 187.26 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 187.26 and 99.37 is: 148.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 187.26 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/187.26 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 187.26 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 18,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,608.03/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.85

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