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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.46, 188.19 and 56.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.46, 188.19 and 56.99 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.46 : 188.19 = 56.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.46/188.19 = 56.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.46x = 188.19 × 56.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.46x = 10,725.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,725.42/125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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