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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.04, 187.67 and 94.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.04, 187.67 and 94.51 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.04 : 187.67 = 94.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.04/187.67 = 94.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.04x = 187.67 × 94.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.04x = 17,736.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,736.69/125.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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