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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.28, 188.01 and 94.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.28, 188.01 and 94.92 is: 142.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.28 : 188.01 = 94.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.28/188.01 = 94.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.28x = 188.01 × 94.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.28x = 17,845.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,845.91/125.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.45

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