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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 188.11 and 38.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 188.11 and 38.75 is: 58.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 188.11 = 38.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/188.11 = 38.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 188.11 × 38.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 7,289.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,289.18/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.12

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