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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.32, 187.97 and 39.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.32, 187.97 and 39.82 is: 59.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.32 : 187.97 = 39.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.32/187.97 = 39.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.32x = 187.97 × 39.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.32x = 7,484.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,484.97/125.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.73

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