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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.56 and 60.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.56 and 60.80 is: 91.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.56 = 60.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.56 = 60.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.56 × 60.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 11,464.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,464.45/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.16

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