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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.71, 188.56 and 40.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.71, 188.56 and 40.21 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.71 : 188.56 = 40.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.71/188.56 = 40.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.71x = 188.56 × 40.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.71x = 7,582.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,582.00/125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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