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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.52 and 74.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.52 and 74.33 is: 111.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.52 = 74.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.52 = 74.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.52 × 74.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 14,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,012.22/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.35

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