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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.63 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.63 and 34.45 is: 51.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.63 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.63 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.63 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 6,497.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.79/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.67

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