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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.44, 188.18 and 56.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.44, 188.18 and 56.97 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.44 : 188.18 = 56.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.44/188.18 = 56.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.44x = 188.18 × 56.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.44x = 10,720.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,720.61/125.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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