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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 188.09 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 188.09 and 56.90 is: 85.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 188.09 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/188.09 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 188.09 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 10,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,701.10/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.39

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