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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 187.90 and 38.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 187.90 and 38.61 is: 57.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 187.90 = 38.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/187.90 = 38.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 187.90 × 38.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 7,254.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,254.72/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.91

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