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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.79 and 67.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.79 and 67.46 is: 101.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.79 = 67.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.79 = 67.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.79 × 67.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 12,667.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,667.69/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.20

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