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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.23, 187.81 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.23, 187.81 and 42.96 is: 64.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.23 : 187.81 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.23/187.81 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.23x = 187.81 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.23x = 8,068.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,068.32/125.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.43

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