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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.86, 188.64 and 60.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.86, 188.64 and 60.01 is: 89.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.86 : 188.64 = 60.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.86/188.64 = 60.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.86x = 188.64 × 60.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.86x = 11,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,320.49/125.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.94

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