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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 187.56 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 187.56 and 33.77 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 187.56 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/187.56 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 187.56 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 6,332.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,332.96/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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