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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.62, 188.43 and 60.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.62, 188.43 and 60.61 is: 90.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.62 : 188.43 = 60.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.62/188.43 = 60.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.62x = 188.43 × 60.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.62x = 11,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,420.50/125.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.91

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