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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.54 and 56.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.54 and 56.55 is: 84.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.54 = 56.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.54 = 56.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.54 × 56.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 10,605.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,605.39/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.80

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