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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 189 and 74.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 189 and 74.58 is: 111.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 189 = 74.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/189 = 74.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 189 × 74.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 14,095.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,095.62/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.98

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