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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.71 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.71 and 73.87 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.71 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.71 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.71 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 13,865.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,865.77/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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