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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.01, 187.47 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.01, 187.47 and 67.28 is: 100.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.01 : 187.47 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.01/187.47 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.01x = 187.47 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.01x = 12,612.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,612.04/125.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.89

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