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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 188.62 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 188.62 and 34.45 is: 51.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 188.62 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/188.62 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 188.62 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 6,497.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,497.40/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.66

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