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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.93 and 33.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.93 and 33.99 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.93 = 33.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.93 = 33.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.93 × 33.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 6,387.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,387.66/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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