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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.88 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.88 and 49.25 is: 73.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.88 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.88 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.88 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 9,253.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,253.09/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.88

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