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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.12, 187.72 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.12, 187.72 and 43.96 is: 65.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.12 : 187.72 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.12/187.72 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.12x = 187.72 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.12x = 8,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,252.17/125.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.95

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