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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.61 and 73.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.61 and 73.77 is: 110.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.61 = 73.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.61 = 73.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.61 × 73.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 13,839.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,839.62/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.69

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