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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 187.99 and 48.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 187.99 and 48.35 is: 72.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 187.99 = 48.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/187.99 = 48.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 187.99 × 48.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 9,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,089.02/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.47

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