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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.74, 188.97 and 61.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.74, 188.97 and 61.66 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.74 : 188.97 = 61.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.74/188.97 = 61.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.74x = 188.97 × 61.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.74x = 11,651.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,651.89/125.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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