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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.86 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.86 and 67.44 is: 101.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.86 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.86 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.86 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 12,669.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,669.53/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.21

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