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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 188.64 and 85.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 188.64 and 85.50 is: 128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 188.64 = 85.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/188.64 = 85.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 188.64 × 85.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 16,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,128.72/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.19

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