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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.10, 187.60 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.10, 187.60 and 43.92 is: 65.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.10 : 187.60 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.10/187.60 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.10x = 187.60 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.10x = 8,239.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,239.39/125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.86

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