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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.56 and 46.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.56 and 46.97 is: 70.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.56 = 46.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.56 = 46.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.56 × 46.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 8,808.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808.76/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.45

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