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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.34, 188.09 and 76.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.34, 188.09 and 76.47 is: 114.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.34 : 188.09 = 76.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.34/188.09 = 76.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.34x = 188.09 × 76.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.34x = 14,383.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,383.24/125.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.75

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