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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.02, 187.31 and 73.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.02, 187.31 and 73.62 is: 110.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.02 : 187.31 = 73.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.02/187.31 = 73.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.02x = 187.31 × 73.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.02x = 13,789.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,789.95/125.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.30

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