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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 187.66 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 187.66 and 99.70 is: 149.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 187.66 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/187.66 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 187.66 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 18,709.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,709.20/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.27

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