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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.99, 188.92 and 74.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.99, 188.92 and 74.65 is: 111.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.99 : 188.92 = 74.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.99/188.92 = 74.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.99x = 188.92 × 74.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.99x = 14,102.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,102.88/125.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.94

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