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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.86, 188.80 and 85.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.86, 188.80 and 85.68 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.86 : 188.80 = 85.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.86/188.80 = 85.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.86x = 188.80 × 85.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.86x = 16,176.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,176.38/125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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