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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.69, 188.57 and 43.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.69, 188.57 and 43.43 is: 65.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.69 : 188.57 = 43.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.69/188.57 = 43.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.69x = 188.57 × 43.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.69x = 8,189.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,189.60/125.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.16

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