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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.33 and 40.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.33 and 40.08 is: 60.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.33 = 40.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.33 = 40.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.33 × 40.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 7,548.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,548.27/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.11

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