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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 187.79 and 33.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 187.79 and 33.90 is: 50.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 187.79 = 33.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/187.79 = 33.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 187.79 × 33.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 6,365.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,365.27/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.84

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