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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.75 and 48.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.75 and 48.14 is: 72.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.75 = 48.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.75 = 48.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.75 × 48.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 9,038.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,038.11/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.23

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