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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.60 and 68.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.60 and 68.03 is: 102.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.60 = 68.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.60 = 68.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.60 × 68.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 12,829.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,829.17/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.01

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