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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 187.65 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 187.65 and 94.70 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 187.65 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/187.65 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 187.65 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 17,770.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770.46/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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