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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 187.88 and 73.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 187.88 and 73.85 is: 110.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 187.88 = 73.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/187.88 = 73.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 187.88 × 73.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 13,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,873.63/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.78

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