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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.52 and 60.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.52 and 60.04 is: 89.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.52 = 60.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.52 = 60.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.52 × 60.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 11,258.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,258.70/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.98

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