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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.95 and 61.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.95 and 61.13 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.95 = 61.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.95 = 61.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.95 × 61.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 11,488.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,488.44/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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