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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 471.81, 707.67 and 125.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 471.81, 707.67 and 125.13 is: 187.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    471.81 : 707.67 = 125.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    471.81/707.67 = 125.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    471.81x = 707.67 × 125.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    471.81x = 88,550.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,550.75/471.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.68

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