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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.81, 188.77 and 39.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.81, 188.77 and 39.16 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.81 : 188.77 = 39.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.81/188.77 = 39.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.81x = 188.77 × 39.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.81x = 7,391.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,391.29/125.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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