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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 187.89 and 48.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 187.89 and 48.28 is: 72.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 187.89 = 48.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/187.89 = 48.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 187.89 × 48.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 9,072.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,072.23/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.37

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