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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.88, 188.73 and 57.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.88, 188.73 and 57.37 is: 86.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.88 : 188.73 = 57.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.88/188.73 = 57.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.88x = 188.73 × 57.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.88x = 10,826.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,826.21/125.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.00

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