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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 188.24 and 43.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 188.24 and 43.23 is: 64.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 188.24 = 43.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/188.24 = 43.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 188.24 × 43.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 8,137.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,137.62/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.85

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