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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 187.85 and 73.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 187.85 and 73.78 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 187.85 = 73.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/187.85 = 73.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 187.85 × 73.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 13,859.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,859.29/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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