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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.40, 188.10 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.40, 188.10 and 95.34 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.40 : 188.10 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.40/188.10 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.40x = 188.10 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.40x = 17,933.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,933.45/125.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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