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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.74 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.74 and 38.51 is: 57.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.74 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.74 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.74 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 7,229.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,229.87/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.76

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