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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.20, 187.48 and 68.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.20, 187.48 and 68.08 is: 101.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.20 : 187.48 = 68.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.20/187.48 = 68.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.20x = 187.48 × 68.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.20x = 12,763.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,763.64/125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.95

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