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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 187.77 and 60.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 187.77 and 60.15 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 187.77 = 60.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/187.77 = 60.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 187.77 × 60.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 11,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,294.37/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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