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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 187.45 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 187.45 and 72.99 is: 109.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 187.45 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/187.45 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 187.45 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 13,682.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,682.04/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.27

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