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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.78, 188.68 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.78, 188.68 and 34.48 is: 51.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.78 : 188.68 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.78/188.68 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.78x = 188.68 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.78x = 6,505.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,505.69/125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.72

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