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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.68 and 74.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.68 and 74.31 is: 111.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.68 = 74.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.68 = 74.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.68 × 74.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 14,020.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,020.81/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.51

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