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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.26, 187.92 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.26, 187.92 and 61.14 is: 91.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.26 : 187.92 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.26/187.92 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.26x = 187.92 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.26x = 11,489.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,489.43/125.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.72

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