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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.02 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.02 and 74.13 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.02 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.02 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.02 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 13,937.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,937.31/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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