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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.89 and 56.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.89 and 56.85 is: 85.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.89 = 56.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.89 = 56.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.89 × 56.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 10,681.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.55/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.26

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