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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.76, 188.64 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.76, 188.64 and 40.26 is: 60.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.76 : 188.64 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.76/188.64 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.76x = 188.64 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.76x = 7,594.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,594.65/125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.39

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