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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 188.65 and 74.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 188.65 and 74.46 is: 111.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 188.65 = 74.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/188.65 = 74.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 188.65 × 74.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 14,046.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046.51/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.65

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