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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.46 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.46 and 85.15 is: 127.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.46 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.46 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.46 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 16,047.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,047.37/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.63

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