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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.50, 187.80 and 74.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.50, 187.80 and 74.17 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.50 : 187.80 = 74.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.50/187.80 = 74.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.50x = 187.80 × 74.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.50x = 13,929.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,929.13/125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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