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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 188 and 56.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 188 and 56.93 is: 85.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 188 = 56.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/188 = 56.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 188 × 56.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 10,702.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,702.84/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.35

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