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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.82, 189.36 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.82, 189.36 and 95.58 is: 143.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.82 : 189.36 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.82/189.36 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.82x = 189.36 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.82x = 18,099.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,099.03/125.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.85

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