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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 188.85 and 39.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 188.85 and 39.22 is: 58.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 188.85 = 39.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/188.85 = 39.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 188.85 × 39.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 7,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,406.70/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.83

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