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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.49, 188.31 and 60.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.49, 188.31 and 60.57 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.49 : 188.31 = 60.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.49/188.31 = 60.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.49x = 188.31 × 60.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.49x = 11,405.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,405.94/125.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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