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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 187.54 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 187.54 and 39.54 is: 59.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 187.54 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/187.54 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 187.54 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 7,415.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415.33/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.30

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