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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.93, 188.87 and 34.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.93, 188.87 and 34.60 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.93 : 188.87 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.93/188.87 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.93x = 188.87 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.93x = 6,534.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,534.90/125.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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