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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 188.21 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 188.21 and 74.16 is: 111.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 188.21 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/188.21 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 188.21 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 13,957.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,957.84/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.29

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