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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.53 and 77.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.53 and 77.01 is: 115.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.53 = 77.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.53 = 77.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.53 × 77.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 14,441.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,441.69/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.47

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