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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.21, 187.77 and 48.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.21, 187.77 and 48.16 is: 72.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.21 : 187.77 = 48.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.21/187.77 = 48.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.21x = 187.77 × 48.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.21x = 9,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,042.09/125.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.21

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