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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 188.79 and 48.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 188.79 and 48.78 is: 73.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 188.79 = 48.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/188.79 = 48.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 188.79 × 48.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 9,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,209.18/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.20

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