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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.11, 187.71 and 76.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.11, 187.71 and 76.35 is: 114.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.11 : 187.71 = 76.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.11/187.71 = 76.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.11x = 187.71 × 76.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.11x = 14,331.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331.66/125.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.55

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