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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.83, 188.52 and 95.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.83, 188.52 and 95.41 is: 142.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.83 : 188.52 = 95.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.83/188.52 = 95.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.83x = 188.52 × 95.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.83x = 17,986.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,986.69/125.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.94

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