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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.59, 188.37 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.59, 188.37 and 34.29 is: 51.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.59 : 188.37 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.59/188.37 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.59x = 188.37 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.59x = 6,458.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,458.27/125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.43

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