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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 187.68 and 48.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 187.68 and 48.12 is: 72.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 187.68 = 48.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/187.68 = 48.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 187.68 × 48.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 9,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,031.16/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.14

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