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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.48, 189.52 and 125.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.48, 189.52 and 125.48 is: 189.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.48 : 189.52 = 125.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.48/189.52 = 125.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.48x = 189.52 × 125.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.48x = 23,780.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,780.97/125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.52

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