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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.71, 188.57 and 57.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.71, 188.57 and 57.27 is: 85.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.71 : 188.57 = 57.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.71/188.57 = 57.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.71x = 188.57 × 57.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.71x = 10,799.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,799.40/125.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.91

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