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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.19, 187.88 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.19, 187.88 and 56.79 is: 85.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.19 : 187.88 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.19/187.88 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.19x = 187.88 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.19x = 10,669.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,669.71/125.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.23

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