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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.86 and 39.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.86 and 39.76 is: 59.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.86 = 39.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.86 = 39.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.86 × 39.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 7,469.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,469.31/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.62

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