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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.73, 188.57 and 34.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.73, 188.57 and 34.42 is: 51.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.73 : 188.57 = 34.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.73/188.57 = 34.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.73x = 188.57 × 34.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.73x = 6,490.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,490.58/125.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.62

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