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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.63 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.63 and 66.54 is: 99.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.63 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.63 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.63 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 12,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,485.62/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.79

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