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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 188.03 and 48.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 188.03 and 48.32 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 188.03 = 48.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/188.03 = 48.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 188.03 × 48.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 9,084.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,084.43/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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