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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.41, 188.21 and 56.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.41, 188.21 and 56.02 is: 84.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.41 : 188.21 = 56.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.41/188.21 = 56.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.41x = 188.21 × 56.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.41x = 10,543.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,543.44/125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.07

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