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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 188.12 and 34.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 188.12 and 34.10 is: 51.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 188.12 = 34.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/188.12 = 34.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 188.12 × 34.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 6,415.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,415.80/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.16

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