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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.50, 188.34 and 49.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.50, 188.34 and 49.50 is: 74.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.50 : 188.34 = 49.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.50/188.34 = 49.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.50x = 188.34 × 49.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.50x = 9,322.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,322.83/125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.29

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