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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 188.52 and 95.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 188.52 and 95.25 is: 142.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 188.52 = 95.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/188.52 = 95.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 188.52 × 95.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 17,956.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,956.53/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.77

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