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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 187.82 and 48.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 187.82 and 48.15 is: 72.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 187.82 = 48.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/187.82 = 48.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 187.82 × 48.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 9,043.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,043.29/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.23

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