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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 188.51 and 85.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 188.51 and 85.23 is: 127.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 188.51 = 85.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/188.51 = 85.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 188.51 × 85.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 16,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,066.28/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.74

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