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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.65 and 85.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.65 and 85.28 is: 127.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.65 = 85.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.65 = 85.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.65 × 85.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 16,086.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,086.92/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.83

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