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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 188.05 and 74.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 188.05 and 74.35 is: 111.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 188.05 = 74.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/188.05 = 74.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 188.05 × 74.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 13,981.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,981.52/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.53

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