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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.25, 187.85 and 38.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.25, 187.85 and 38.56 is: 57.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.25 : 187.85 = 38.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.25/187.85 = 38.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.25x = 187.85 × 38.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.25x = 7,243.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,243.30/125.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.83

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