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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.18, 187.81 and 48.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.18, 187.81 and 48.15 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.18 : 187.81 = 48.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.18/187.81 = 48.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.18x = 187.81 × 48.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.18x = 9,043.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043.05/125.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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