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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 187.73 and 52.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 187.73 and 52.06 is: 78.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 187.73 = 52.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/187.73 = 52.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 187.73 × 52.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 9,773.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,773.22/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.10

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