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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 187.74 and 73.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 187.74 and 73.80 is: 110.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 187.74 = 73.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/187.74 = 73.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 187.74 × 73.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 13,855.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,855.21/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.79

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