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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 187.74 and 56.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 187.74 and 56.67 is: 84.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 187.74 = 56.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/187.74 = 56.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 187.74 × 56.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 10,639.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,639.23/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.98

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