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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.38, 188.10 and 39.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.38, 188.10 and 39.88 is: 59.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.38 : 188.10 = 39.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.38/188.10 = 39.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.38x = 188.10 × 39.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.38x = 7,500.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,500.29/125.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.82

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