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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.49 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.49 and 57.26 is: 85.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.49 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.49 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.49 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 10,793.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,793.98/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.87

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