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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 125.94, 188.96 and 57.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 125.94, 188.96 and 57.46 is: 86.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    125.94 : 188.96 = 57.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    125.94/188.96 = 57.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    125.94x = 188.96 × 57.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    125.94x = 10,857.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,857.64/125.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.21

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