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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 188.88 and 40.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 188.88 and 40.42 is: 60.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 188.88 = 40.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/188.88 = 40.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 188.88 × 40.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 7,634.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,634.53/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.63

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