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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.17, 187.77 and 47.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.17, 187.77 and 47.08 is: 70.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.17 : 187.77 = 47.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.17/187.77 = 47.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.17x = 187.77 × 47.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.17x = 8,840.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,840.21/125.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.63

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