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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.87, 188.74 and 39.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.87, 188.74 and 39.18 is: 58.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.87 : 188.74 = 39.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.87/188.74 = 39.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.87x = 188.74 × 39.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.87x = 7,394.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,394.64/125.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.75

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