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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.74 and 39.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.74 and 39.19 is: 58.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.74 = 39.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.74 = 39.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.74 × 39.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 7,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,396.72/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.77

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