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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.15, 187.61 and 60.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.15, 187.61 and 60.13 is: 90.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.15 : 187.61 = 60.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.15/187.61 = 60.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.15x = 187.61 × 60.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.15x = 11,280.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,280.22/125.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.14

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