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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.98 and 48.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.98 and 48.31 is: 72.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.98 = 48.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.98 = 48.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.98 × 48.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 9,081.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081.31/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.47

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