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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.60 and 85.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.60 and 85.43 is: 128.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.60 = 85.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.60 = 85.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.60 × 85.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 16,111.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,111.05/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.11

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