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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.09, 187.77 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.09, 187.77 and 94.40 is: 141.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.09 : 187.77 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.09/187.77 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.09x = 187.77 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.09x = 17,724.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724.55/125.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.70

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