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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.24 and 67.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.24 and 67.10 is: 100.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.24 = 67.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.24 = 67.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.24 × 67.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 12,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.80/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.49

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