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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 187.71 and 60.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 187.71 and 60.13 is: 90.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 187.71 = 60.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/187.71 = 60.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 187.71 × 60.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 11,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,286.53/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.19

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