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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.81 and 75.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.81 and 75.86 is: 113.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.81 = 75.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.81 = 75.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.81 × 75.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 14,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,245.95/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.74

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