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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.57 and 48.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.57 and 48.01 is: 72.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.57 = 48.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.57 = 48.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.57 × 48.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 9,005.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,005.24/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.00

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