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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.14 and 97.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.14 and 97.76 is: 146.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.14 = 97.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.14 = 97.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.14 × 97.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 18,294.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,294.81/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.32

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