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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 188.07 and 73.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 188.07 and 73.81 is: 110.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 188.07 = 73.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/188.07 = 73.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 188.07 × 73.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 13,880.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,880.14/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.92

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