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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 188.59 and 60.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 188.59 and 60.72 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 188.59 = 60.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/188.59 = 60.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 188.59 × 60.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 11,451.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,451.18/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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