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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 187.95 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 187.95 and 62.82 is: 94.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 187.95 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/187.95 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 187.95 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 11,807.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,807.02/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.16

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