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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.49, 188.13 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.49, 188.13 and 74.07 is: 111.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.49 : 188.13 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.49/188.13 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.49x = 188.13 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.49x = 13,934.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,934.79/125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.04

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