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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.55, 188.27 and 74.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.55, 188.27 and 74.21 is: 111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.55 : 188.27 = 74.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.55/188.27 = 74.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.55x = 188.27 × 74.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.55x = 13,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,971.52/125.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.28

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