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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.46, 188.19 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.46, 188.19 and 60.53 is: 90.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.46 : 188.19 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.46/188.19 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.46x = 188.19 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.46x = 11,390.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,390.20/125.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.79

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