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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.91 and 48.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.91 and 48.93 is: 73.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.91 = 48.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.91 = 48.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.91 × 48.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 9,243.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,243.37/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.40

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