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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 187.86 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 187.86 and 61.07 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 187.86 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/187.86 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 187.86 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 11,471.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,471.67/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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