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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.44 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.44 and 38.95 is: 58.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.44 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.44 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.44 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 7,339.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,339.74/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.43

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