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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 467.75, 701.63 and 125.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 467.75, 701.63 and 125.75 is: 188.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    467.75 : 701.63 = 125.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    467.75/701.63 = 125.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    467.75x = 701.63 × 125.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    467.75x = 88,229.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,229.97/467.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.63

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