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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.28 and 74.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.28 and 74.18 is: 111.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.28 = 74.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.28 = 74.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.28 × 74.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 13,965.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,965.51/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.11

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