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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.17 and 34.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.17 and 34.14 is: 51.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.17 = 34.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.17 = 34.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.17 × 34.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 6,424.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,424.06/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.21

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