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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.65 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.65 and 85.56 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.65 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.65 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.65 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 16,055.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,055.33/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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