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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.31, 187.97 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.31, 187.97 and 38.64 is: 57.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.31 : 187.97 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.31/187.97 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.31x = 187.97 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.31x = 7,263.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,263.67/125.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.96

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