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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.50, 188.28 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.50, 188.28 and 40 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.50 : 188.28 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.50/188.28 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.50x = 188.28 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.50x = 7,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,531.20/125.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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