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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.58 and 56.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.58 and 56.54 is: 84.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.58 = 56.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.58 = 56.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.58 × 56.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 10,604.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,604.55/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.79

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