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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 187.82 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 187.82 and 73.91 is: 110.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 187.82 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/187.82 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 187.82 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 13,882.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,882.15/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.88

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