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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.81 and 63.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.81 and 63.49 is: 95.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.81 = 63.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.81 = 63.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.81 × 63.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 11,922.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,922.80/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.19

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