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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125, 187.56 and 56.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125, 187.56 and 56.56 is: 84.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125 : 187.56 = 56.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125/187.56 = 56.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125x = 187.56 × 56.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125x = 10,608.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,608.39/125
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.87

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