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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 188.10 and 61.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 188.10 and 61.28 is: 91.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 188.10 = 61.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/188.10 = 61.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 188.10 × 61.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 11,526.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,526.77/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.80

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