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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 188.82 and 57.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 188.82 and 57.34 is: 85.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 188.82 = 57.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/188.82 = 57.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 188.82 × 57.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 10,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,826.94/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.98

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