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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.33, 188.04 and 61.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.33, 188.04 and 61.16 is: 91.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.33 : 188.04 = 61.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.33/188.04 = 61.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.33x = 188.04 × 61.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.33x = 11,500.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,500.22/125.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.76

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