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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.51, 188.33 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.51, 188.33 and 57.02 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.51 : 188.33 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.51/188.33 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.51x = 188.33 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.51x = 10,738.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,738.58/125.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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