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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 187.83 and 56.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 187.83 and 56.77 is: 85.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 187.83 = 56.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/187.83 = 56.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 187.83 × 56.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 10,663.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,663.11/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.08

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