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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.66, 188.23 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.66, 188.23 and 95.41 is: 142.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.66 : 188.23 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.66/188.23 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.66x = 188.23 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.66x = 17,959.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,959.02/125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.92

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