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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 188.08 and 39.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 188.08 and 39.86 is: 59.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 188.08 = 39.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/188.08 = 39.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 188.08 × 39.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 7,496.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,496.87/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.80

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