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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.65, 188.50 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.65, 188.50 and 93.57 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.65 : 188.50 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.65/188.50 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.65x = 188.50 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.65x = 17,636.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,636.53/125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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