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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.24, 187.92 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.24, 187.92 and 94.70 is: 142.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.24 : 187.92 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.24/187.92 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.24x = 187.92 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.24x = 17,796.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,796.02/125.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.10

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