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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 188.66 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 188.66 and 74.45 is: 111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 188.66 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/188.66 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 188.66 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 14,046.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,046.39/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.58

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