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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 188.63 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 188.63 and 43.52 is: 65.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 188.63 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/188.63 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 188.63 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 8,209.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,209.20/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.25

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