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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.59 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.59 and 73.73 is: 110.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.59 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.59 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.59 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 13,831.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,831.01/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.49

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