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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.75, 188.72 and 68.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.75, 188.72 and 68.02 is: 102.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.75 : 188.72 = 68.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.75/188.72 = 68.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.75x = 188.72 × 68.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.75x = 12,836.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,836.43/125.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.08

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