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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.72 and 67.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.72 and 67.50 is: 101.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.72 = 67.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.72 = 67.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.72 × 67.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 12,670.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670.93/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.16

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