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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.36, 188.16 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.36, 188.16 and 61.28 is: 91.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.36 : 188.16 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.36/188.16 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.36x = 188.16 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.36x = 11,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,530.44/125.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.98

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