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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.73 and 57.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.73 and 57.38 is: 85.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.73 = 57.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.73 = 57.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.73 × 57.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 10,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,828.38/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.99

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