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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.49, 188.37 and 74.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.49, 188.37 and 74.22 is: 111.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.49 : 188.37 = 74.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.49/188.37 = 74.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.49x = 188.37 × 74.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.49x = 13,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,980.82/125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.41

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