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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.33 and 57.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.33 and 57.09 is: 85.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.33 = 57.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.33 = 57.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.33 × 57.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 10,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,751.47/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.61

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