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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.56, 188.31 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.56, 188.31 and 34.26 is: 51.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.56 : 188.31 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.56/188.31 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.56x = 188.31 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.56x = 6,451.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,451.50/125.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.38

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