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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.54 and 38.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.54 and 38.35 is: 57.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.54 = 38.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.54 = 38.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.54 × 38.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 7,191.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,191.97/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.53

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