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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 187.80 and 48.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 187.80 and 48.23 is: 72.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 187.80 = 48.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/187.80 = 48.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 187.80 × 48.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 9,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,057.59/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.33

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