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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.84, 188.61 and 60.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.84, 188.61 and 60.87 is: 91.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.84 : 188.61 = 60.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.84/188.61 = 60.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.84x = 188.61 × 60.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.84x = 11,480.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,480.69/125.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.24

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