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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 188.76 and 40.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 188.76 and 40.32 is: 60.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 188.76 = 40.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/188.76 = 40.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 188.76 × 40.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 7,610.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,610.80/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.49

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