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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.51, 187.79 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.51, 187.79 and 74.18 is: 110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.51 : 187.79 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.51/187.79 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.51x = 187.79 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.51x = 13,930.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,930.36/125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.99

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