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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 188.16 and 48.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 188.16 and 48.39 is: 72.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 188.16 = 48.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/188.16 = 48.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 188.16 × 48.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 9,104.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,104.12/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.59

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