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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.29 and 60.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.29 and 60.60 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.29 = 60.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.29 = 60.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.29 × 60.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 11,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,410.37/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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