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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.63 and 85.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.63 and 85.17 is: 127.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.63 = 85.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.63 = 85.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.63 × 85.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 16,065.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,065.62/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.57

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