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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.06, 187.69 and 48.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.06, 187.69 and 48.04 is: 72.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.06 : 187.69 = 48.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.06/187.69 = 48.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.06x = 187.69 × 48.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.06x = 9,016.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,016.04/125.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.09

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