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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 187.65 and 99.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 187.65 and 99.39 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 187.65 = 99.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/187.65 = 99.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 187.65 × 99.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 18,650.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,650.53/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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