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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.53, 188.34 and 57.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.53, 188.34 and 57.06 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.53 : 188.34 = 57.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.53/188.34 = 57.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.53x = 188.34 × 57.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.53x = 10,746.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,746.68/125.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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