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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 187.56 and 94.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 187.56 and 94.77 is: 142.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 187.56 = 94.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/187.56 = 94.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 187.56 × 94.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 17,775.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775.06/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.04

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