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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.39, 188.03 and 38.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.39, 188.03 and 38.70 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.39 : 188.03 = 38.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.39/188.03 = 38.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.39x = 188.03 × 38.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.39x = 7,276.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,276.86/125.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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