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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.48 and 57.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.48 and 57.18 is: 85.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.48 = 57.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.48 = 57.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.48 × 57.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 10,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,777.29/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.79

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