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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.59, 188.43 and 74.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.59, 188.43 and 74.29 is: 111.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.59 : 188.43 = 74.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.59/188.43 = 74.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.59x = 188.43 × 74.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.59x = 13,998.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,998.46/125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.46

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