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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.61 and 67.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.61 and 67.99 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.61 = 67.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.61 = 67.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.61 × 67.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 12,823.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,823.59/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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