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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.42 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.42 and 61.65 is: 92.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.42 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.42 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.42 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 11,615.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,615.78/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.39

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