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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.54, 188.28 and 34.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.54, 188.28 and 34.23 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.54 : 188.28 = 34.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.54/188.28 = 34.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.54x = 188.28 × 34.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.54x = 6,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,444.57/125.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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