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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.82 and 74.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.82 and 74.56 is: 111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.82 = 74.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.82 = 74.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.82 × 74.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 14,078.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,078.30/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.79

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