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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 188.12 and 43.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 188.12 and 43.14 is: 64.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 188.12 = 43.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/188.12 = 43.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 188.12 × 43.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 8,114.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,114.81/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.71

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