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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.89, 188.86 and 39.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.89, 188.86 and 39.24 is: 58.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.89 : 188.86 = 39.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.89/188.86 = 39.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.89x = 188.86 × 39.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.89x = 7,409.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,409.82/125.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.86

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