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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.05, 187.65 and 56.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.05, 187.65 and 56.63 is: 84.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.05 : 187.65 = 56.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.05/187.65 = 56.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.05x = 187.65 × 56.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.05x = 10,626.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626.62/125.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.98

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