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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.63, 188.43 and 34.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.63, 188.43 and 34.34 is: 51.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.63 : 188.43 = 34.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.63/188.43 = 34.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.63x = 188.43 × 34.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.63x = 6,469.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,469.88/125.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.50

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