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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.63, 188.45 and 40.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.63, 188.45 and 40.13 is: 60.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.63 : 188.45 = 40.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.63/188.45 = 40.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.63x = 188.45 × 40.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.63x = 7,561.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,561.36/125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.19

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