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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.65, 188.49 and 43.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.65, 188.49 and 43.39 is: 65.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.65 : 188.49 = 43.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.65/188.49 = 43.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.65x = 188.49 × 43.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.65x = 8,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,178.11/125.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.09

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