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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 187.74 and 94.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 187.74 and 94.74 is: 141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 187.74 = 94.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/187.74 = 94.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 187.74 × 94.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 17,786.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786.49/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.85

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