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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.58, 188.37 and 34.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.58, 188.37 and 34.28 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.58 : 188.37 = 34.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.58/188.37 = 34.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.58x = 188.37 × 34.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.58x = 6,457.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,457.32/125.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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