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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 187.33 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 187.33 and 59.98 is: 89.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 187.33 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/187.33 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 187.33 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 11,236.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,236.05/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.88

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