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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.54, 701.23 and 125.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.54, 701.23 and 125.54 is: 188.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.54 : 701.23 = 125.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.54/701.23 = 125.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.54x = 701.23 × 125.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.54x = 88,032.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,032.41/467.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.29

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