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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.55 and 47.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.55 and 47.98 is: 71.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.55 = 47.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.55 = 47.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.55 × 47.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 8,998.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998.82/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.97

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