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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.45, 431.03 and 125.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.45, 431.03 and 125.06 is: 187.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.45 : 431.03 = 125.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.45/431.03 = 125.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.45x = 431.03 × 125.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.45x = 53,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,904.61/287.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.53

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