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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.03, 187.56 and 38.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.03, 187.56 and 38.39 is: 57.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.03 : 187.56 = 38.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.03/187.56 = 38.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.03x = 187.56 × 38.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.03x = 7,199.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,199.49/125.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.58

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