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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.92, 188.92 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.92, 188.92 and 61.84 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.92 : 188.92 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.92/188.92 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.92x = 188.92 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.92x = 11,682.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,682.81/125.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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