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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.91 and 33.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.91 and 33.98 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.91 = 33.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.91 = 33.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.91 × 33.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 6,384.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,384.33/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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