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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.42, 188.16 and 38.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.42, 188.16 and 38.74 is: 58.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.42 : 188.16 = 38.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.42/188.16 = 38.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.42x = 188.16 × 38.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.42x = 7,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,288.50/125.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.11

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