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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.07, 187.62 and 51.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.07, 187.62 and 51.94 is: 77.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.07 : 187.62 = 51.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.07/187.62 = 51.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.07x = 187.62 × 51.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.07x = 9,744.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,744.98/125.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.92

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