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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.70, 188.60 and 57.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.70, 188.60 and 57.17 is: 85.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.70 : 188.60 = 57.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.70/188.60 = 57.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.70x = 188.60 × 57.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.70x = 10,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,782.26/125.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.78

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