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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.69 and 67.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.69 and 67.43 is: 101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.69 = 67.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.69 = 67.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.69 × 67.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 12,655.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,655.94/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.10

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