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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.35, 188.04 and 38.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.35, 188.04 and 38.69 is: 58.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.35 : 188.04 = 38.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.35/188.04 = 38.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.35x = 188.04 × 38.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.35x = 7,276.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276.24/125.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.05

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