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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.51, 187.89 and 73.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.51, 187.89 and 73.29 is: 109.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.51 : 187.89 = 73.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.51/187.89 = 73.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.51x = 187.89 × 73.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.51x = 13,770.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,770.17/125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.72

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