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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 188.35 and 68.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 188.35 and 68.50 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 188.35 = 68.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/188.35 = 68.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 188.35 × 68.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 12,901.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,901.98/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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