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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.67, 188.51 and 61.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.67, 188.51 and 61.53 is: 92.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.67 : 188.51 = 61.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.67/188.51 = 61.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.67x = 188.51 × 61.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.67x = 11,599.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,599.02/125.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.30

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