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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 188.61 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 188.61 and 48.69 is: 73.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 188.61 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/188.61 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 188.61 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 9,183.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,183.42/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.08

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