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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.62 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.62 and 66.48 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.62 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.62 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.62 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 12,472.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,472.98/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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