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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.17 and 39.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.17 and 39.94 is: 59.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.17 = 39.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.17 = 39.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.17 × 39.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 7,514.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,514.94/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.91

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