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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 188.06 and 74.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 188.06 and 74.04 is: 111.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 188.06 = 74.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/188.06 = 74.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 188.06 × 74.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 13,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,923.59/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.09

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