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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.85, 188.74 and 60.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.85, 188.74 and 60.82 is: 91.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.85 : 188.74 = 60.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.85/188.74 = 60.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.85x = 188.74 × 60.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.85x = 11,479.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,479.17/125.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.21

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