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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.30, 187.80 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.30, 187.80 and 67.40 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.30 : 187.80 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.30/187.80 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.30x = 187.80 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.30x = 12,657.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,657.72/125.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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