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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 188.07 and 48.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 188.07 and 48.35 is: 72.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 188.07 = 48.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/188.07 = 48.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 188.07 × 48.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 9,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,092.24/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.55

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