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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.47, 188.34 and 67.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.47, 188.34 and 67.69 is: 101.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.47 : 188.34 = 67.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.47/188.34 = 67.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.47x = 188.34 × 67.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.47x = 12,748.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,748.73/125.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.61

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