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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.65 and 60.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.65 and 60.89 is: 91.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.65 = 60.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.65 = 60.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.65 × 60.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 11,486.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,486.90/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.27

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