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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.87, 188.80 and 34.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.87, 188.80 and 34.57 is: 51.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.87 : 188.80 = 34.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.87/188.80 = 34.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.87x = 188.80 × 34.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.87x = 6,526.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,526.17/125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.85

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