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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.86, 188.64 and 74.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.86, 188.64 and 74.50 is: 111.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.86 : 188.64 = 74.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.86/188.64 = 74.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.86x = 188.64 × 74.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.86x = 14,053.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,053.68/125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.66

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