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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.59, 188.34 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.59, 188.34 and 48.55 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.59 : 188.34 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.59/188.34 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.59x = 188.34 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.59x = 9,143.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,143.09/125.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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