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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 187.66 and 43.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 187.66 and 43.97 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 187.66 = 43.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/187.66 = 43.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 187.66 × 43.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 8,251.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,251.41/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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