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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 187.77 and 62.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 187.77 and 62.62 is: 93.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 187.77 = 62.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/187.77 = 62.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 187.77 × 62.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 11,758.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,758.10/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.80

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