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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.64, 188.45 and 38.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.64, 188.45 and 38.97 is: 58.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.64 : 188.45 = 38.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.64/188.45 = 38.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.64x = 188.45 × 38.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.64x = 7,343.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,343.14/125.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.45

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