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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 187.77 and 38.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 187.77 and 38.54 is: 57.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 187.77 = 38.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/187.77 = 38.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 187.77 × 38.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 7,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,235.72/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.78

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