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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 188.17 and 47.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 188.17 and 47.37 is: 71.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 188.17 = 47.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/188.17 = 47.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 188.17 × 47.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 8,913.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,913.99/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.08

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