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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.82 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.82 and 74.64 is: 111.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.82 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.82 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.82 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 14,093.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,093.52/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.91

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