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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 187.98 and 56.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 187.98 and 56.76 is: 85.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 187.98 = 56.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/187.98 = 56.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 187.98 × 56.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 10,669.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,669.74/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.13

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