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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 187.49 and 60.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 187.49 and 60.08 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 187.49 = 60.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/187.49 = 60.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 187.49 × 60.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 11,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,263.16/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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