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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.52, 188 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.52, 188 and 61.28 is: 91.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.52 : 188 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.52/188 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.52x = 188 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.52x = 11,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,520.64/125.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.78

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