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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.43, 188.01 and 84.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.43, 188.01 and 84.75 is: 127.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.43 : 188.01 = 84.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.43/188.01 = 84.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.43x = 188.01 × 84.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.43x = 15,933.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,933.85/125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.03

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