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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.14, 187.65 and 38.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.14, 187.65 and 38.44 is: 57.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.14 : 187.65 = 38.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.14/187.65 = 38.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.14x = 187.65 × 38.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.14x = 7,213.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,213.27/125.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.64

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